Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Shade type:
Damp

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Ranunculus take their name from 'rana' the latin for frog, probably because of their liking for damp conditions. Ranunculus acris is similar in appearance to the common buttercup, but unlike that plant it doesn't become a nuisance in lawns. It produces bright yellow, button-like flowers in June and July.

For best results grow Ranunculus acris in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyesyesyesyes
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyes

Ranunculus and wildlife

Ranunculus is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Ranunculus poisonous?

Ranunculus can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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